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Amalie Arena goal issue causes Penguins, Lightning to practice on limited rink

TAMPA Fla. — The Penguins and Lightning skated on just two-thirds of the ice surface this morning because of an issue with one of the goal moorings at Amalie Arena.

The north end of the rink was blocked off with a barrier while a crew worked through both team's gameday skates.

The problem is expected to be fixed by the time the puck drops for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final tonight.

The NHL released a statement: "We are currently making a repair to the goal post insert on the north end of the ice.